Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Come on in I have a few thoughts to share...
 
Here let us open the door a little wider
Let me share some thoughts with you
 
You see, I care...I really care how people are treated.  My heart goes out to anyone who needs a shoulder to lean on and anyone who has a problem.  This week I had the chance to listen to some people that needed to share.  Funny thing is they helped me. 
                                                    
“Be present – it is the only moment that matters.” ~ Peaceful Warrior

When you open your heart and mind, it is a tiny mircle what change you can make - me


You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you. ~ Sri Ram


“The more you take responsibility for your past and present, the more you are able to create the future you seek.” ~ Celestine Chua

So, I am hoping with these wise thoughts, I can encourage a small spark of change to grow and trust, to reach within and see how we can reach our potential.
Sharing with


 
 

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Cottage-Wishes St. Patricks Day in Asheville

IRELAND
THE EMERALD SHORES
I celebrated the day with my nieces and grandson.  My sister and Jay came into the city and we all set out for an adventure...

                                                          We doned our gear and set out
      Appalachian Soap company all Natural products started our Top of the Day with our Four Leaf Clover
                                                       How much is that doggie in the window
                                                         The one with the wagged tail
  Remember the movie "Christmas Story" the lamp the dad won, this was in the window at the Mellow Mushroom
                                         Oh my, did I really have to include this picture, oh yes I did!!
 My little niece talking her bit by the slice instead of in pieces!!  Such joy...that smile says it all!
 We had a washer like this...my mom used it when we lived in Germany
 We then went to Malaprops Bookstore and listened to an author, Sheila Ingle,  that writes Children's history books
 Across the street was a muscian playing the bagpipes, he played all day long...Amazing Grace got my heart!!
 At the end of the afternoon we parted ways
 We extend these flowers to you with this blessing
                                                     May the sun shine, all day long,

everything go right, and nothing wrong.

May those you love bring love back to you,

and may all the wishes you wish come true!


We are having our CornBeef and Cabbage Today with a family celebration!!
Hope the Leprechaunns treated you right.
Joining

....follow Host and Co-Hosts {pretty please}
....hop // network // have fun!

If you'd like to post this linky on your blog, grab the code below.
The more, the merrier! Wouldn't you agree? {yay!}

Thanks again to my ever so gracious co-hosts:
Emily @ 52 Mantels
Jamie @ C.R.A.F.T
The 4 J's @ The Letter 4



Let's get hopping!  Don't forget: link, follow -- then hop {smile}

Friday, March 16, 2012

Do you have a ticket to Ride?

Wow have you heard there is a great Giveaway here, yes it is MY COTTAGE WISHES Giveaway.  Also, I am joining some great blogs for a HOP, HOP!!

 Join Angie At Knick Of Time and you will enter 4 Blogs @ once
I am linking my Vintage Junk Creations for SPRING
                      So, I got this old chair "Free", my family laughed at me then and still laughing at me now
                                                                                 The chair was so very dirty and filled with some bugs, yes, live ones, but I got these babies out!!!
I created these cute nest holders for EASTER,  SPRINGS FOR SPRING
 
                                  So next I painted the boards I found for $3 with my left over Anne Sloan paint
                                                                                 And this is the beautiful piece I am creating as my Spring Creation

So Have a wonderful weekend and Happy St. Patty's Day to you and yours 



                                                         May the Sun Shine upon your face
                                 May the flowers share their sweet smiling faces in the morning dew

And the sweet promise of Spring greet you!
Yes, I have a TICKET  and I hope you will hop over to get some great prizes, Much Love, Di




Wednesday, March 14, 2012

SPRING GIVEAWAY

  I am excited about the possibilities of Spring and summer in Asheville
                                             A Promise of Spring Giveway and some awesome parties
Things I love about SPRING:
Baseball

 My Dad in the middle!

MY GRANDSONS
I am creating and using digital scrapbooking software from MY MEMORIES to Document my great family pictures.
Since moving I have my pictures everywhere and I wanted them in one location, my computer. So I decided to take the leap and SPRING into action and get Digital!!

                                                            
Beautiful Baskets, Flowers and Nests...scrapbook software has helped me to organize my thoughts about life, moments of fun and memories of a lifetime
                                                      
             First, Let me announce my Spring Giveaway: MY MEMORIES SUITE  :  There are many chances to win
ONEVisit  www.MyMemories.com. and choose your favorite digital paper pack or layout, then leave a comment telling me which ones you chose for one entry.
TWO:  For another entry please follow me either by blogger or Linky link.
THREE  Leave a comment and let me know how you would use MyMemories.
           I will Announce a lucky winner of April 1st, no ist's not a fools joke!!!!
You may just want to visit and start your scrapbook like I did...use this code to start your sign up today
and get a$10 savings STMMMS89695.
 
With that said,  I am joining Pish Posh





KaleighHamilton for her Spring Fling :
7 FANTABULOUS blogs will be hosting: SPRING!
 
Anything Springish. Springesque. Spring like. Whatever.
 
Hair tutorials, DIY ideas, inspiration, thoughts, whatever! If it's SPRINGY it's so totally welcome! Link up with any of the 7 blogs and you are instantly linked up with the other 6! You don't have to follow the blogs to enter, however I'm sure they'd love to have you if you did!
 
There will be some pretty fantastic giveaways going on as well. For instance, Pish Posh will be giving away a Style Basket!
 
The Style Basket Includes:
Big Sexy Hairspray (ya'll know I'm obsessed)
Big Sexy Dry Shampoo
Matrix Leave in Conditioner
OPI nail color
Massage Candle
 
Start planning away my dears! Whip up a Spring Time post, grab the Spring Fling Button that is on the side ( or in this post!) and get ready to link up on April 2nd!
 
WHOOHOOOO!!!
 
EDIT: I bet you'd like to know who the other blogs are huh? Well here ya go!
 
Pineapple Lily









                                                                           PISH POSH will be hosting a fantastic give away AS WELL AND JOIN THESE OTHER GREAT PARTIES
SPRING FORWARD AND ENJOY YOU'ALL!!!  DI

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